SCRIPTURE: Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. Proverbs 14:34
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: It does not matter where you are in life, if you have character, the sky is your starting point.
Many years ago, someone asked the man of God, Billy Graham, a question, “Excuse me sir, what are the three secrets of your success in life and in ministry” Billy Graham replied, “The number one secret is character; number two secret is character, and number three secret is character.”
This means, it does not matter where you are in life, if you have character, the sky is your starting point. It doesn’t matter where you are now, just embrace godly character, and you will see all-round breakthroughs.
And the opposite of this is true. It doesn’t matter where a person is in life today, if character is lacking, a crash is only a matter of time.
I read a story about a young man from our father in the Lord, Bishop David Oyedepo.
This young man would clean the offices at his place of work about 30 minutes to an hour before every member of staff would arrive. He was full of zeal, hard work, energy and vitality, and he was very punctual, resuming before everyone else. And after the close of work, he would still remain for 30 minutes to one hour cleaning the office. This young man was a messenger, and the MD (Managing Director) of the company, who was a white man, was keenly observing him.
One day, the MD pointed a particular office to this young man and said, “Please go and clean that office for our new GM (General Manager)!”
Then, he went as usual, cleaned the office, and put it in order. Afterwards the MD said told him, “That is your office, and you are the new General Manager of this company.”
Can you imagine that! From a messenger, he rose to become a manager, all by the power of positive character.
Beloved, receive grace to go up in life as you deploy godly character, in Jesus’ Name.
Remember this: It does not matter where you are in your life, if you have character, the sky is your starting point.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Make up your mind to make positive character your lifestyle.
- Refuse to associate with people who are bankrupt of character.
PRAYER: Father, I receive the grace to be hardworking, industrious and punctual in everything I do. Help me to stand out from others, Lord, in Jesus’ Name.
FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: PILLARS OF CHARACTER (PART 2).
QUOTE: Our generation is so loaded with indiscipline: nobody thinks that anything is worth anything. That is why many people are where they are today. Culled from the book, “21 FOOLISH THINGS PEOPLE DO” by Dr Paul Enenche.
DAILY READING: Hosea 13-Joel 1
AMAZING FACT: The smallest bone in the human body is the stapes bone in the ear.
PROPHETIC WORD (DECLARATION): The LORD lift you today by the power of love in Jesus’ Name.
